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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.49, 1,002.55 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.49, 1,002.55 and 394.91 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.49 : 1,002.55 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.49/1,002.55 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.49x = 1,002.55 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.49x = 395,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,914.51/726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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